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First anatomical evidence of several types of schizophrenia

By Jessica Hamzelou

18 March 2018

A brain scan

Schizophrenia can change your brain in at least two ways

BSIP SA/Alamy Stock Photo

Is there more than one type of schizophrenia? Brain scans now suggest there are at least two different kinds of the psychiatric disorder, a finding that backs up what many have long suspected and may one day lead to more specialised treatments for specific sets of symptoms.

About 1 per cent of people have schizophrenia, and those with it can have a range of symptoms, from hallucinations and delusions to problems with social interactions and cognitive performance. Not only do symptoms vary for each person, but…

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